Floral Pomelo, bouquet style Fenghuang dancong oolong, 40 g

Taste profile Nose: Warm, distinctive frontal floral aroma with a buttery, baguette undertone. Prominent accents of honey and citrus peel. Tints of cloves and other spices. Palate: Creamy smooth mouthfeel. Full, round body. Fruity overtone of bouquet, dark honey, fresh breadcrust, and butter. Prominent accent of sundried pomelo peel. Undertone of wood, nuts and dried fruits. Tints of grape and apple vinegar. Finish: Long, mouth-watering savoury bouquet with tints of almond. Infusion suggestion Although this is a relatively easy dancong to prepare using the standard 1~ 2g per 100ml ratio for a standard 5 to 6 min infusion duration, the tea can deliver an even more enticingly seductive taste experience when steeped using a 7g to 100ml in a small vessel (80~200ml) with a short duration, starting with at least 30s in the first round. Blanching with the same temperature water as infusion is a must when using such “gongfu” brewing style. 90°C is a good temperature when you begin learning about this tea. Go slightly higher, to 95°C max if you are an old tea nerd like me. Storage suggestion The extra light baking we have given to this tea has made it easier to store in room temperature. However, it is still advisable to put it in the fridge after opening if you do not plan to finish the pack in a couple of weeks. As always, minimise the air inside the container, but not vaccuum pack, and make sure it is always air and light tight.